Manager - Projects

Stryker Corporation; Ras Al Khaimah; On-site; Confidential; Full time

Job summary

A global manufacturer in Ras al-Khaimah is seeking a Project Manager to lead complex projects, ensuring timely delivery and aligning with corporate standards. The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Project Management, along with 5-8 years of relevant experience, particularly in manufacturing or industrial projects. Strong leadership, communication skills, and the ability to work across cultures are essential. Familiarity with project tools and experience in the Middle East region is a plus.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5-8 years of project management experience, ideally in manufacturing or industrial projects.
• Strong track record of delivering complex technical projects in a multi-site environment.
• Experience in the Middle East region is a strong advantage.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate end-to-end projects in the Middle East region.
• Monitor project progress and drive corrective actions.
• Ensure compliance with corporate standards and local regulatory requirements.

Skills

Leadership and team motivation

Accountability and ownership

Good knowledge of project management tools

Strategic mindset

Adaptability and resilience

Effective communicator

Competent in IT systems and software

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Project Management

Master’s or PMP/Prince2 certification

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Job Description

Overview - The Project Manager will lead and coordinate end-to-end projects (for example : new production line installations, coating system rollouts, facility upgrades or customer-specific solutions) within the Middle East region. They will ensure timely delivery, cost control, safety requirements, quality assurance, stakeholder alignment, and alignment with Beckers’ global standards and sustainability objectives.

• Safety compliance - Ensure that all facilities within the site comply with safety regulations set forth by relevant governing bodies and other local regulatory agencies.
• Define project scope, objectives, deliverables and timeline in collaboration with stakeholders (internal : operations, R&D, supply chain, regional business unit; external : contractors, vendors, clients and consultants)
• Develop detailed project plans, including schedules, resourcing, budget estimates, risk registers, and communication plans
• Lead cross-functional project teams (engineering, procurement, production, QC, HSE) to ensure project milestones are achieved on time, within budget, and to the required quality
• Monitor and report on project progress, identify issues or deviations, drive corrective actions and escalated when necessary
• Ensure compliance with Beckers corporate standards (HSE, sustainability, quality, regulatory, BLPS) and local regulatory requirements
• Manage stakeholder engagement : keep senior leadership, business unit heads and external partners informed of status, risks and opportunities
• Facilitate change management : ensure hand-over from project to operations is smooth, documentation is complete, staff training is delivered and benefits are realised
• Drive continuous improvement in project delivery : adopt best practices, post-implementation reviews, lessons learned capture
• Where applicable, manage multiple concurrent projects in the region, ensuring prioritisation and resource optimisation

Key Skills, Knowledge and Behaviours Required

• Leadership and team-motivation : able to lead cross-functional teams and engage contractors / vendors
• Accountability and ownership : takes end-to-end responsibility for project success
• Good knowledge on project excel, ppt and reporting.
• Strategic-mindset : aligns project outcomes with broader company strategy (innovation, sustainability, growth)
• Adaptability and resilience : comfortable working in dynamic, international environment with shifting priorities
• Effective communicator : clear, concise and persuasive in both written and verbal formats
• To be fully competent in the use of IT systems and software including; Lotus Notes, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint and etc.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Chemical, Industrial) or Project Management; preferably Master’s or PMP / Prince2 certification
• Minimum 5-8 years of project management experience, ideally within manufacturing, coatings / chemicals, or industrial plant / turn-key projects
• Strong track record of delivering complex technical projects (budget, schedule, scope) in a global / multi-site environment
• Experience working in the Middle East region (UAE / KSA) or familiarity with EMEA project execution contexts is a strong advantage
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, able to work across cultures and functions
• Proficiency with project management tools / software, ability to build and maintain detailed schedules and budgets
• Strong problem-solver, organised, able to prioritise, handle competing demands and drive results under pressure
• Good understanding of HSE, sustainability, and regulatory frameworks in manufacturing / industrial context

Additional Information

The above list is not exhaustive and the role holder may be required to perform reasonable additional duties.

This job description records the principal responsibilities of the job at the date shown. The job description will be updated from time to time in conjunction with the post holders to reflect changes.